Extol October-November 2017 | Page 67

Several awards were given, but the most coveted – the People’s Choice Award – was awarded to (drumroll, please!) The Mint Julep by Murphy Homes. roof and white, sandy Coranado stone and three covered patios, it’s easy to see why this gorgeous abode was awarded the favorite. “Winning the award was our goal from the start of it,” said Chase Murphy, who co-owns Murphy Homes with his wife, Amy. “What it tells me is that we put out a superior product and that people who are shopping for a custom home builder, we’re going to be at the top of their list.” The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home also boasts a welcoming foyer with wainscoting trim and old farmhouse-style glass window transom. The living room has soaring ceilings with ship lap trim accented with a hand-hewn beam, tons of board and batten trim and Mercury glass tile around the fireplace. Murphy Homes, which is known for daring to be different, showcased an urban farmhouse design called The Mint Julep. Featuring beautiful Hardi Shaker siding and accented with a metal Additionally, the massive island acts as the centerpiece of the kitchen, and the master bedroom suite – with its marvelous bathroom – is to die for. 65